Martin I. Montenovo

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Martin I. Montenovo is a leading transplant surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in living donor liver transplantation. His major contributions center on rigorously evaluating and comparing surgical approaches to improve donor outcomes and safety. In his landmark 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis, which has already garnered 24 citations, Montenovo and his team provided the first comprehensive comparison of open, laparoscopy-assisted, pure laparoscopic, and robotic living donor hepatectomy. This work critically clarified the value of minimally invasive methods, offering evidence-based guidance for surgical decision-making and helping to reduce donor morbidity. Beyond this pivotal study, Montenovo’s research spans innovations in organ preservation, perioperative care, and surgical optimization, consistently aiming to expand the donor pool while minimizing risks. His work has been instrumental in shaping modern transplant protocols, and he is recognized as a key voice in the global effort to make living donor liver transplantation safer and more accessible. Through his meticulous analyses and commitment to evidence-based practice, Montenovo continues to influence both clinical standards and future research directions in hepatobiliary surgery.